Yes, because it's Hebrew letters with NO symbols and vowels.
1) It is insufferably boring.
They have to learn Hebrew.
The entire Torah.
The Torah.
Torah and Haftorah
Artifacts, includeing the Torah
The rabbi or cantor
The word 'Torah' means 'teachings'. It tells us that the Torah contains the teachings through which Jews can learn to live righteously.
Why is it difficult for astronomors to learn about mercury
Preferably he should learn as much Torah as possible. Specifically, he should learn whatever Torah-portion he'll be reading.
It is the word of God which we are commanded to learn and observe.
They met to pray, read the Torah, and learn Torah. Not just to "talk."The reason they did this (and still do) is because many people work during the week and don't have much time to learn Torah, except on the Sabbath.